Quick overview
Job description
Regeneration Assistant - Ref: CH09126
G4: £27,274 - £29,071 per annum.
What are we looking for?
We’re looking for an organised, friendly and enthusiastic Regeneration Assistant to join Walsall Council’s Employment and Skills Team. You’ll help the team connect local people with jobs, training and other opportunities across the borough.
This is a varied support role where you’ll work with residents, employers, training providers and partner organisations. You’ll help keep information up to date, respond to enquiries and support events, workshops and employment and skills projects.
It’s a great opportunity for someone who enjoys helping people, working as part of a team and learning new skills while making a positive difference in Walsall.
About the job:
You’ll provide practical administrative and project support to the Employment and Skills Team and the Walsall Works programme. This will include updating vacancy and training information, maintaining records and databases, helping with reports and evaluations, and supporting the organisation of events and workshops.
You’ll also help promote opportunities through different communication channels, answer enquiries from residents and businesses, and follow up vacancies and other opportunities with employers.
The role is based at the Civic Centre, with some work at meetings and events. Occasional evening or weekend working may be required.
About you:
You don’t need to know everything from day one. We’re looking for someone who is keen to learn and can bring:
Good communication skills and a helpful, customer-focused approach
Confidence using IT and keeping accurate electronic records
Good organisation skills and the ability to meet deadlines
A positive, flexible approach and the ability to work well in a team
An interest in employment, skills, local communities or regeneration
GCSEs or equivalent in maths and English, or a willingness to work towards them
A willingness to undertake relevant training, including working towards a recognised apprenticeship in Business Administration or a similar subject
If you would like to know more about this role, please contact Matt Allmark on 01922 654330 or Tharan Biring 07385 952539
View Job Description and Employee Specification
Important note: When completing your online application form, you will be asked to enter supporting information. You must enter a detailed supporting information statement describing how your skills, abilities and experience meet the specific criteria included in the employee specification. If you do not include a supporting information statement, you will not be shortlisted. Please also ensure that you complete the work history and qualifications sections of your application form. Please do not add a CV as we do not accept them. Please see our Information for Applicants leaflet for further information.
We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this job vacancy. We are not accepting agency applications or referrals at this time.
At Walsall Council, we appreciate that AI can be a useful tool for ideas or guidance. However, we encourage you to make sure your application reflects your own voice and experiences. Over-reliance on AI can make responses feel less personal, and we really want to understand what makes you unique. Your experiences, skills, and perspective are what set you apart, so please ensure your application as a whole – particularly your ‘Supporting Information’ – reflects your own voice.
Closing Date: 10th November 2026